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5 Brake Pad Sensor Replacement Tips

5 Brake Pad Sensor Replacement Tips

1. Keep an Eye on Your Brake Pads – Especially If You Drive Around Hamilton a LotAlright, so here in the Tron, with all the stop-start traffic down Ulster Street, or when you’re going over the speed bumps in Rototuna or those cheeky potholes you get on the road out to...
7 reasons why you should service your car

7 reasons why you should service your car

Let’s be honest – car servicing’s not something most folks get excited about. But after years working under bonnets all over Hamilton and the Waikato, I can tell you this: regular maintenance makes all the difference, whether you’re crawling Victoria Street in the...
5 Problems If You Don’t Service Your Car

5 Problems If You Don’t Service Your Car

1. Engine Trouble from Skipping ServicesRight, let’s start under the bonnet. Engines are pretty tough, but even the mighty Toyota HiAce or a plucky Suzuki Swift isn’t going to last long if you forget your regular car service in Hamilton conditions. We see it all the...
7 Reasons Servicing Saves you Money

7 Reasons Servicing Saves you Money

1. Catch Problems Before They Get UglyAlright, let’s be honest — nothing ruins your day faster than breaking down on Avalon Drive at peak hour, or worse, out near Gordonton with no one around for miles. That’s why regular car servicing makes a heap of sense. We get...
4 Tips for Checking Car Tyre Pressure

4 Tips for Checking Car Tyre Pressure

1. Get Yourself a Decent Tyre Pressure GaugeFirst thing — you want to grab yourself a reliable tyre pressure gauge, not just one of those old dodgy ones hiding in the glovebox. At Grimmer Motors, we’ve seen all sorts come through — from sharp new Toyota Yaris hybrids...
3 Tips for Upgrading Your Car’s Security System

3 Tips for Upgrading Your Car’s Security System

1. Get Yourself a GPS TrackerOne thing we’re seeing more of in the workshop lately – especially for folks commuting along Avalon Drive or parking at The Base – is interest in GPS tracking systems. Whether you drive a Honda Fit, a Suzuki Swift or even something less...